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Determining trainees' knowledge of surgical anatomy: A specialist's perspective
Ismaiel A Abu Mahfouz1, Fida F Asali2, Heba O Abu Saleem3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al Balqa Applied University, Al Salt, Jordan.
Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences
|October 25, 2021
Summary
Specialists emphasize the critical importance of anatomical structure identification for third-year obstetrics and gynaecology residents. Junior specialists rated more structures as important compared to senior specialists.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Anatomy
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Background:
- Intraoperative identification of anatomical structures is crucial for minimizing surgical complications.
- Understanding resident training needs requires insight into specialist perspectives on essential anatomical knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather specialists' views on critical anatomical structures for third-year obstetrics and gynaecology residents.
- To explore factors influencing specialists' opinions on anatomical knowledge requirements.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative cross-sectional study surveyed 165 obstetrics and gynaecology specialists.
- Participants rated the importance of anatomical structures for third-year residents.
- Analysis compared responses based on specialist demographics and workload.
Main Results:
- 86.6% of specialists deemed all anatomical structures highly important.
- No significant association found between perceived importance and specialist gender, experience, or workload.
- Junior specialists identified 63% of anatomical structures as more important than senior specialists.
Conclusions:
- Core anatomical knowledge is fundamental for obstetrics and gynaecology residency training.
- Specialist perceptions offer valuable insights into current training needs.
- This study identifies key anatomical structures for third-year residents, aiding future curriculum development.
